Mental Health Resources + Hotlines

Mental Health Resources + Hotlines

November 9, 2018

Red Flag warnings and current fires can trigger stress and trauma in fire-affected residents, their neighbors, and loved ones. We’ve gathered a variety of links and phone numbers that will connect you with general post-disaster coping and counseling help.

Deaf & Hard of Hearing: Use preferred relay service 1-800-985-5990, or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746 or TTY 1-800-846-8517

The Disaster Distress Helpline, 1-800-985-5990, is a 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline providing immediate crisis counseling for people experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. This toll-free, multilingual, and confidential crisis support service is available to all residents in the United States and its territories. Stress, anxiety, and other depression-like symptoms are common reactions after a disaster. (SOURCE: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline)